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Certificate in ESL

This program consists of four levels: the English Foundation Program, the English Intermediate Program, the English Advanced Program and the Academic English Program. This course can be offered online based on your personal needs. A team of professional teachers will help you solve any problems encountered in the learning process. For international students, this course will help improve your scores in language tests (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.), and enable you to take university level courses. It is also beneficial for students with various professional backgrounds to expand their knowledge and understanding of English in their own field.

* This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. 

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Program Description
Program Content

Program Content

Foundation Level

The English Foundation Program is designed to develop students' understanding of English language usage. It is a standards-based program that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening with regular assessment intervals and ongoing self-assessment tools to measure and track student progress. Combined with the English skills the students will learn oral and written communication and various cultural aspects that would prepare them for academic pathways and local labor market positions. Students wishing to continue their studies have the potential to enroll into other higher-level courses.

Program Duration Hours: 240 hours (12 weeks)

课程时长:240小时(12周)

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Intermediate Level

The English Intermediate Program is designed to develop students understanding of English language usage at higher level. It is a standards-based program that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals.

The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening with regular assessment intervals and ongoing self-assessment tools to measure and track student progress.

Combined with the English skills the students will learn oral and written communication and various cultural aspects that would prepare them for academic pathways and local labor market positions. Students wishing to continue their studies have the potential to enroll into other higher-level courses.

Program Duration Hours: 240 hours (12 weeks)

Advanced Level

The English Advanced Program is designed to develop students understanding of English language usage at higher level. It is a standards-based program that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening with regular assessment intervals and ongoing self-assessment tools to measure and track student progress. Combined with the English skills the students will learn oral and written communication and various cultural aspects that would prepare them for academic pathways and local labor market positions. Students wishing to continue their studies have the potential to enroll into other higher-level courses.

Program Duration Hours: 240 hours (12 weeks)

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Academic Level

The Academic English Program is designed to develop students understanding of English language usage at academic level. It is a standards-based program that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening with regular assessment intervals and ongoing self-assessment tools to measure and track student progress.

Program Duration Hours: 240 hours (12 weeks)

Overview

Admission

  1. Students must be 15 years old or above.

  2. Students will take an English Placement Test and will be placed in the appropriate level based on their test results.

Duration

960 hours, 4 levels,

240 hours per level

(12 weeks, 20 hours per week)

Objectives

  • ​Students will be able to demonstrate competency in English language and pass IELTS/TOFEL exam.

  • The course covers professional vocabulary in the field of early childhood education, caregiver, and teacher. etc.

  • ​Help students with English as a second language to better adapt to the work and life in an English-speaking environment

Program Fees

 
​International students
​Domestic students
Tuition fees (4 levels)
$16,000
$16,000
Assessment Fee
$50
$50
Registration Fee
$200
$100
Textbook Fee (4 levels)
$400
$400
Course Material Fee (4 levels)
$400
$400
Other Fees
$400
$200
Total
$17,450
$17,150

Career Pathway

Vancouver, as an international city and transportation hub, is one of the best cities in the world to live, study, and work. Students are more confident in their English competence after graduation, and they may master English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by acquiring English vocabulary in a variety of occupations.

​International students can improve their English proficiency and pass IELTS/TOFEL exam.

IELTS

TOFEL

Upon completion, you can choose other courses at our school to continue your studies

Certificate in TESOL

Diploma in TESOL

Upon completion, you can apply to universities and  colleges to further your studies.

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The skills learned from this course will be useful in everyday life.

​The occupational English studied in this course will provide you with more career opportunities

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delivery methods

We offer two delivery methods: in-class and online class.

You can interact with our teachers in online classrooms at any time and from anywhere in the world.

Students are enrolled in our college on a monthly basis; you can pick your start date more freely.

refund policy

Students can request a refund if they change their study plan or need to withdraw for other reasons

Make an appointment with us now:

604-273-1216

Email us:

info@fcic.ca

Visit us:

2130 - 8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond, B.C., Canada V6X 4B3

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